Meal times are family times. Cooking at home fosters family life. It also fosters friendship when friends join the family meals.
Recently, my mother was talking fondly of a friend whom she regarded as the best cook among her friends. Her friend entertained at home often. Her culinary skills were outstanding. I remember my mother’s friend as a bubbly motherly lady who would mother everyone. I don’t remember her cooking as I was probably too young to be invited to lunch with the ladies. I grew to like the image of ladies who are esteemed for their culinary skills who enjoy sharing their cooking with others. I came to regard motherly skills to include culinary skills.
My mother’s friend’s daughter, P’Pew, sent me a photo of the iced black coffee, open ham and caviar sandwiches she had for breakfast. I don’t know if her culinary skills are as good as her mother’s, though I would not be surprised if they are. We tend to acquire skills from our mothers, sometimes subconsciously.
Nelly’s cooking
Kathleen was over for dinner with us this week. We had grilled chicken with home-made BBQ sauce and salad. She sent the following note the next day: “Nelly’s cooking is so goood!!! I should learn from her one day!! but it’s true that home cooked food is the best, that’s the food that I miss the most – My mom’s cooking!”
Have a good weekend.
By Chayo, HomSkil Editor 1, 22 June 2024
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